Egypt, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Officers Set, by Bichay Archive dated October 29

dated October 29

Footnote: The Special Service Commissions Medal was instituted 28th of May 1946 and was awarded to military personnel who carried out service during “non-warlike” operations abroad

Also emanating from each shoulder is a swallow’s nest

the 490th was described as “one of the most specialized bombardment squadrons in the world

Egypt, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Officers Set, by Bichay Archive dated October 29Instituted 1953. Type II (1972 ). A Grand Officers Set consisting of a neck badge, in silver gilt, a ten point star with faceted gilt rays, the obverse medallion in red, blue and red enamels featuring Egyptian symbolism, surmounted by an eagle suspension denoting type II manufacture, the reverse is marked with makers mark of T. BICHAY and silver fineness marks denoting . 900, measures 62. 55 mm (w) x 84. 65 mm (h inclusive of eagle suspension), worn